Managed services solution
Turnkey VAT compliance for your clients
The Tax Desk Managed Services provides a fully turnkey VAT compliance solution for accountancy firm clients. We combine expert oversight, automated processes and proactive regulatory management to handle registrations, calculations, filings and audits end to end. This reduces risk and the internal workload while delivering accurate compliance that allows clients to focus on their business.
Making it work for you
The Managed Services allows an accountancy firms to access the Tax Desk portal and integrate it seamlessly with existing workflows. This secure platform means you can manage client registrations, calculations, filings and payments for clients; there is also pecialist expertise and dedicated support available to support your team. This ensures efficient, accurate VAT compliance for your clients.
Proven Expertise. Trusted partner for accountancy firms
Tax Desk has five years of proven experience working closely with accountancy firms, delivering a trusted compliance platform. The service is backed by a client-facing team with strong KPMG heritage and deep technical expertise. We process over 20,000 returns each year and supporting submissions with a total value of c.€300 million, giving partners confidence in the scale, quality and reliability of our services.
Scalable VAT compliance for a national accountancy firm
A large national accountancy firm partnered with Tax Desk to support its growing portfolio of ecommerce and multi-jurisdictional clients facing complex VAT registration and filing requirements.
Using the Tax Desk platform, the firm centralised client data, automated VAT calculations and managed registrations and submissions through a single portal, giving advisers real-time visibility and control while significantly reducing manual effort. The integrated workflow enabled the firm to handle high volumes of returns efficiently, improve accuracy, and ensure consistent on-time filings across multiple territories.
The result was a streamlined VAT service delivery that increased capacity without adding headcount. Clients benefited from faster onboarding, clearer reporting and access to specialist VAT expertise through their trusted adviser.
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We have Partnership Managers available for a no-obligation meeting to discuss your needs and share how Tax Desk successfully supports other accountancy firms in delivering scalable, compliant VAT services.
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MANAGED SERVICE FAQS
What is the Managed Service Solution, and how does it benefit my firm?
The Managed Service Solution is a turnkey VAT compliance framework that allows your firm to offer comprehensive VAT registration, calculation and filing services to your clients without increasing your internal headcount. It combines our automated technology with expert oversight, allowing you to expand your service offering at no extra cost.
Why is partnering for compliance important in the current market?
With rising regulatory pressures and increased digital reporting demands, many clients require specialised knowledge and technology solutions that internal teams or generalist accountants may lack. Partnering with Tax Desk allows you to meet these demands immediately, protecting your clients from penalties and reputational damage.
What are the primary advantages for my clients?
Your clients benefit from having an end-to-end VAT service provided by your firm. It transforms a complex, high-risk area into a predictable stress-free process.
How does this service help my firm scale?
By using our leading-edge platform to automate calculations and manage high volumes of returns, your firm can increase service capacity and handle multi-jurisdictional clients efficiently without the need to invest in your own solution.
Can the Tax Desk portal be integrated with our existing workflows?
Yes our secure platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing workflows, allowing your team to manage client registrations, filings and payments through a single digital hub.
What kind of technical support and expertise will my team have access to?
Your team will have dedicated tax expert to assist with complex compliance matters. We process over 20,000 returns annually, giving you confidence in the reliability and quality of our portal.
Does Tax Desk have a proven track record with other accountancy firms?
Since we were acquired from KPMG we have been working closely with accountancy firms to deliver scalable compliance. We now support over 1,000 clients to deliver over 20,000 returns every year.
Is the pricing model predictable for my firm’s budgeting?
We offer transparent pricing, allowing you to determine the prices you set for your clients.
How do we begin the process of partnering with Tax Desk?
We work with firms who share our committment to client care and quality; so the initial step is to contact us either by emailing us at info@taxdesk.com or filling out the “Contact Us” form on our website so we can schedule a no-obligation meeting.
What legal and procedural steps are involved in the setup?
Once we connect, we will sign standard documentation, including a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and a mutual contract, to protect both parties.
What happens during the initial partnership walkthrough?
We will walk your team through all our services and fee structures to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of how you can offer these to your clients.
Will I have a dedicated point of contact for the partnership?
Yes, you will be assigned a dedicated Partnership Manager who will support your onboarding, be available if you have questions and respond to any client audit or enquiries that may occur.
Will I have a dedicated point of contact for the partnership?
Yes, you will be assigned a dedicated Partnership Manager who will support your onboarding, be available if you have questions and respond to any client audit or enquiries that may occur.
What is the role of the Partnership Manager once we are live?
Your Partnership Manager oversees the relationship, ensuring that your clients receive a high-quality service and that any technical or regulatory questions are addressed promptly.
How do we submit client data for processing?
Your team either provides client data using our standardised data template or use our custom data mapping tool to create your own data template. Our portal generates the corresponding reports and returns, giving you real-time visibility and control.
How does Tax Desk support us if one of our clients faces an audit?
Tax Desk provides full audit support and handles tax authority notifications. We act as a reliable partner to help resolve complex compliance issues and complicated audit or refund cases.
How do we keep track of our clients' various deadlines and obligations?
The Tax Desk portal gives up-to-date information on all client VAT obligations, due dates and compliance statuses.